Monthly Archive: November 2021

“Denise is efficient, congenial, witty and I’ve generally found her patient an helpful in my dealings with her, though I’m told she can have a sharp tongue for some. “In the context of our...

“It’s limited, we’re restricted by time and distance from Zargonia to what can be established from mostly publicly available sources.  There doesn’t seem to be a current partner.  The conclusion of heterosexuality was made...

He pulls a slim and expensive looking PDA from a pocket, consults it.   “He’s registered with the Chak Championship Board with a low B ranking, that suggests a consistently above average and therefore probably...

The sandwiches seem freshly made but are otherwise uninspiring. “I can tell you what I know about a member of the Overlord’s Household based on Zargonia who only came to my attention a dozen...

He doesn’t say it, but Zayaire’s facial expression clearly says I’ll take that as a ‘no’. “I try to be well informed, yes. “But, in answer to your question, Solomon Reks-Faktori is an Overlordly...

“I’ve seen that Emerald here,” he indicates Lia, “can be very persuasive, and I have others’ confirmation on that. “And you, Mer Starr.  An individual about whom there is almost no information, but with...

“If you’ll excuse me I’m going to avail myself of the refreshments.” He begins speaking as he pours himself a coffee and puts a couple of sandwich quarters on a plate before sitting at...

Both Oliver and Lia assess that Zayaire has probably recently taken some sort of stimulant; he’s projecting calm and confidence, but there is a hidden edginess about him betrayed by small physiological cues. He...

  The door opens, interrupting anything else they might say. A man appears in the doorway, slim, handsome, well dressed.  Lia recognises Zayaire.  Presumably the Overcrat, Oliver will note he is young for his...